About the School of Communication and Journalism

In the 21st century, information is power and communication skills are in high demand. Our mission is to foster the development of exemplary communicators as industry leaders, scholars, professionals, entrepreneurs and educators through innovative curricula, research, practice and opportunities. We achieve this through cutting-edge curricula, groundbreaking research and immersive, real-world experiences that shape our students into adept and insightful professionals. The school continues to excel in offering both undergraduate and graduate students valuable real-world, hands-on experiences. It鈥檚 what we do, and we are really good at it!

Joshua Westwick, Ed.D. | director

Mission and Vision

Mission

  • The School of Communication and Journalism fosters the development of exemplary communicators as industry leaders, scholars, professionals, entrepreneurs and educators through innovative curricula, research, practice and opportunities.

Vision

  • To be a leader in the fields represented by the School of Communication and Journalism.

School of Communication and Journalism Advisory Board

The advisory board functions in an advisory capacity to the School of Communication and Journalism of South Dakota State University. At the annual meeting, the advisory board provides input and can make recommendations regarding curriculum, programs, budget and so forth. The primary objective of the advisory board is to support the goals and policies of the school.

Advisory Board Members

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Jim Berman
President and General Manager
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Abby Bischoff
Executive Director

Stockyards Ag Experience
Owner
Flock Studio

Dave Bordewyk
Dave Bordewyk
Executive Director
Vernon Brown
Vernon Brown
Associate Vice President for External Affairs

South Dakota State University, Office of the President

Mary Christensen
Mary Christensen
Coordinator, Advising and Student Retention

海角直播app College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences

Jocelyn DeGroot
Jocelyn DeGroot
Professor and Assistant Chair

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Steve Erpenbach
Steve Erpenbach
President and CEO

海角直播app Foundation

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Cale Feller
Director of Media Relations and Corporate Communications, Marketing
Mark Glissendorf
Mark Glissendorf
Senior Vice President of Operations, Public Relations
Ted Heeren
Ted Heeren
Creative Director and Founder
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Cara Hetland
Director of Radio and Journalism Content
Angela Lammers
Angela Lammers
Managing Partner
Staci Mergenthal
Staci Mergenthal
Principal, Foodie, Freelance Writer, Chief Storyteller
Amy Moore
Amy Moore
Co-Founder and Executive Creative Director
Lyle Olson
Lyle Olson
Professor Emeritus of Communication and Journalism

School of Communication and Journalism, South Dakota State University

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Mari Ossenfort
General Manager and Vice President
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Dee Sleep
Marketing and Communications Manager
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Jill Wheeler
Sustainability Professional and Author
Julia Yoder
Julia Yoder
Marketing and PR Director
Contact us
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School of Communication and Journalism
Physical Address
1137 Campanile Ave.
Brookings, SD 57007
Mailing Address
SYE 211, Box 2235
Brookings, SD 57007
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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